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Back to the Bricks, Flint, Michigan
Summer is filled with events and activity in Flint & Genesee. As the school year starts to approach, now is the time to fit in those last-minute summer memories. Here are five things you can still do before summer ends. Catch a movie under the stars Don’t stay inside just because you want to enjoy a movie night. Communities First,… Read More 

Public Policy Committee Endorses Three Millage Proposals on Aug. 7 Ballot
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee endorses three millage and millage renewal proposals on today's ballot (August 7). They  include: The Genesee County Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment millage proposal, which would levy 0.96 mills to provide free or deeply discounted admission to local art institutions, including the Flint Institute of Arts and Sloan Museum. It… Read More 

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee (PPC) today announced the endorsement of the millage renewals for the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension in Genesee County on the August 7 ballot. MTA is asking voters to renew 0.40 mill for five years to fund “Your Ride” and related services for the… Read More 

Applewood Estate, Flint, Michigan
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Monday-Friday, August 6-10: “Tunes at Noon” at Downtown Flint’s Willson Park, 303 E. First Street, Flint (across the street from the Flint Farmers’ Market) * geneseefun.com (Live music runs daily 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.)… Read More 

What you need to know about Chevy Commons
Formerly called Chevy in the Hole, the manufacturing center for Chevrolet Motors in the early 1900s and location of the historic Flint Sit-Down Strikes, Chevy Commons has gone through some big changes. In 2015, work began to redevelop and regreen the area with plans to convert the grounds into a 60-acre park. Located along the Flint River, Chevy Commons is… Read More